All Text Matters – Even the “Text Light” Sources
Later this week, I will be heading off to Chicago for the National Writing Project’s Annual Meeting. As I prepare for my group’s presentation on developing a framework for assessing multimodal text, I...
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Digital Writing & Common Core
Last night I wrote a short post about the importance of all text in the Common Core ELA Standards. However, as I was driving to work today it dawned on me that many educators are likely not aware of...
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10+1 Apps for Digital Reading & Writing
Almost every day I’m asked, “What apps should I install on my iPad?” Personally, I hate app lists. There are hundreds of great apps out there and what I would recommend for one classroom or teacher I...
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Students Speak on Digital Learning Day
Tomorrow is the first annual Digital Learning Day sponsored by the Alliance for Excellent Education. Numerous national, state, and local organizations have joined to celebrate this day of 21st Century...
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ETC 2012! Digital Writing & the Common Core
Thanks for attending the workshop on Digital Writing and the Common Core. Below you will find links to the materials we discussed during the session. Please let me know if you have any questions....
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Getting to Know iBooks Author
Over the extended weekend I had an opportunity to get to know iBooks Author a little bit better. You might be thinking to yourself, “iBooks Author??” A few weeks ago when Apple made their big textbook...
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Digital Literacy & Common Core
Earlier this week I happened to overhear a conversation about digital literacy and the Common Core. The person asking the question was curious what exactly the Common Core Standards said about digital...
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DigiWriMo – Are You In?
In a little more than 36 hours national Digital Writing Month (DigiWriMo) commences and you or your students should consider participating. With a structure similar to another November writing...
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Google Accounts? Yes, They Need Them
Over the past few weeks we have been in the process of launching Google Apps EDU accounts with our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students. Today was the final day of launch with one remaining class of 3rd...
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Gettin’ Ready for Digital Learning Day
Digital Learning Day is right around the corner – a week from Wednesday (February 5, 2014) to be exact! This third annual event is sponsored by the Alliance for Excellent Education with many partners...
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